Atlus Hints at Persona 30th Anniversary Plans for 2026
▼ Summary
– The article features 4Gamer’s annual survey of 194 Japanese game creators, including seven from Atlus, discussing their 2025 reflections and 2026 aspirations.
– Multiple Atlus producers highlight that 2026 is the 30th anniversary of the Persona series, promising global initiatives and celebrations for fans.
– Developers confirm the recent release of the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Persona 3 Reload and encourage players to enjoy it in various settings.
– Several creators mention they are in early planning or groundwork phases for future, unannounced projects within the Persona and Shin Megami Tensei series.
– The interviewees express gratitude for fan support and encourage trying available demos, like for Raidou Remastered, while looking ahead to sharing more news.
The upcoming year holds special significance for fans of Atlus’s iconic role-playing franchise, as 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of the Persona series. In a recent industry feature, several key developers from the studio shared their thoughts and aspirations for the milestone year, offering subtle hints about what might be on the horizon. Their collective comments paint a picture of a team deeply appreciative of its community and actively working on future projects to celebrate three decades of supernatural high school drama and turn-based combat.
In the annual 4Gamer aspirations feature, which gathers thoughts from nearly two hundred Japanese creators, seven Atlus staff members participated. Yosuke Uda, a business producer for P Studio, emphasized continuing the momentum for Persona 5: The Phantom X and pledged the team’s best efforts to “further elevate the Persona series.” His colleague, Atsushi Nomura, a producer for the Persona team, directly acknowledged the anniversary, stating the team hopes to celebrate it with fans and expressed gratitude for the support of both long-time followers and newcomers. He also noted looking forward to sharing more details on the highly anticipated Persona 4 Revival.
The most substantial hints, however, came from Kazuhisa Wada, the Creative Producer and Chief Director of the Persona Team. He confirmed that for the 30th anniversary, the team is “preparing a wealth of initiatives on a global scale.” Perhaps more intriguingly, he added that 2026 should be a time when we can share news regarding future developments for the series, noting that preparations are steadily coming together.
Other developers provided context about the studio’s current workflow. Director Shigeo Komori, who worked on the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Persona 3 Reload, mentioned his team is currently in the imaginative phase for a next title, having “passionate discussions” about what kind of game they want to create. Meanwhile, Shinjiro Takada of the Shin Megami Tensei team indicated that after a busy 2025, it will be “a little while longer” before something new is ready to share from his department.
The comments from sound composer Atsushi Kitajoh and director Kazuyuki Yamai rounded out the perspectives, with Yamai notably mentioning that Atlus has “a packed schedule with various anniversaries coming up” and that the teams are currently “laying the groundwork for future projects.”
Taken together, these insights suggest that while Atlus is riding high on recent releases like Persona 3 Reload and Raidou Remastered, the studio’s focus is clearly shifting toward a major celebration. Fans can reasonably expect a mix of new announcements, perhaps details on the next mainline entry, and global events to honor the series that began with Revelations: Persona in 1996. The developers’ unified message of gratitude and determined preparation indicates that the 30th-anniversary year is poised to be a significant one for the beloved franchise.
(Source: Persona Central)
